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4.3(2,470 ratings)
Indica

Northern Lights

STRAIN HIGHLIGHTS

    Northern Lights stands among the most famous strains of all time, a pure indica cherished for its resinous buds, fast flowering, and resilience during growth. Itself a descendant of indigenous Afghani and Thai landrace strains, Northern Lights has given rise to famous hybrids like Shiva Skunk and Super Silver Haze. Rumor has it that Northern Lights first sprouted near Seattle, Washington, but was propagated out of Holland after 1985 at what is now Sensi Seeds.

    Pungently sweet, spicy aromas radiate from the crystal-coated buds, which sometimes reveal themselves in hues of purple. Northern Lights’ psychoactive effects settle in firmly throughout the body, relaxing muscles and pacifying the mind in dreamy euphoria. Comfortable laziness allows patients to relieve pain and sleeplessness, while its mellow contentment roots out depression and stress. Several different Northern Lights phenotypes circulate the market, but Sensi Seeds recommends a general indoor flowering time of 45 to 50 days.

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    Northern Lights stands among the most famous strains of all time, a pure indica cherished for its resinous buds, fast flowering, and resilience during growth. Itself a descendant of indigenous Afghani and Thai landrace strains, Northern Lights has given rise to famous hybrids like Shiva Skunk and Super Silver Haze. Rumor has it that Northern Lights first sprouted near Seattle, Washington, but was propagated out of Holland after 1985 at what is now Sensi Seeds.

    Pungently sweet, spicy aromas radiate from the crystal-coated buds, which sometimes reveal themselves in hues of purple. Northern Lights’ psychoactive effects settle in firmly throughout the body, relaxing muscles and pacifying the mind in dreamy euphoria. Comfortable laziness allows patients to relieve pain and sleeplessness, while its mellow contentment roots out depression and stress. Several different Northern Lights phenotypes circulate the market, but Sensi Seeds recommends a general indoor flowering time of 45 to 50 days.

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    Northern Lights strain reviews2,470

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    April 22, 2014
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    I am a 60 year old male who has had two back surgeries and have a myopathy called Pompe disease. I am about at the end of my time here on earth as this disease progresses and the best medicine I have found to relieve the pain has come from this plant. I was on the "normal" protocol of opiates from my doctor for years and then I tried this strain. Daily usage has allowed me to greatly reduce the dosage of the Morphine and Oxycodone with their awful side effects, and I live a much better life since using this strain.
    1514 people found this helpful
    May 5, 2012
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    Me and my friend hit this out of a bong one night in a hurry, some asshole played a joke on us and said the cops came right as we hit a giant nugget; what occurred next was legendary to us. We sat in my car, in a parking lot for 4 hours straight unable to move, and staring at the stars, after that time we drove (with great difficulty) to a restruant where we stared at our food for 2 hours before we came down. We have never even came close to being this high again, it was the strongest stuff I've ever came into contact with.
    377 people found this helpful
    October 6, 2015
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    Hands down best weed I've smoked. This tree really releases all of your blocks. On your mind and your body. Your thoughts just flow to you effortlessly. And the relief of my back pain almost made tears of joy come up. I couldn't feel any pain whatsoever(chronic back pain from injury). Doesn't feel like an indica at all. I'm a sativa guy. I need more of this in my life.
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    Strain spotlight


    Northern Lights strain genetics

    First strain parent
    Afg
    Afghani
    parent
    Second strain parent
    Tha
    Thai
    parent
    Northern Lights
    Nl
    Northern Lights
    First strain child
    Hp
    Hash Plant
    child
    Second strain child
    Bb
    Big Bud
    child

    Northern Lights grow information

    Type
    indica
    sativa
    hybrid
    Difficulty
    easy
    moderate
    difficult
    Height
    short
    average
    tall
    Yield
    low
    medium
    high
    Flowering (weeks)
    7 - 9
    10 - 12
    > 12
    • High calyx-to-leaf ratio makes for easy trimming
    • Grows best as a multi-branch plant
    • Does well with moderate to heavy nutrients
    • Yields typically fall between 400-500g/m²

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